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WP11 ZVL

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,037 mi
Last recorded85,037 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP11 ZVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 85,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 83,193 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,679 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 80,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tailgate wiring looks damaged coming through from car to tailgate

Pass 20 Jun 2023 78,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 72,238 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 66,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight travel on parking brake

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 57,423 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,010 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,395 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 34,395 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,075 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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WP11 ZVL is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,249 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP11 ZVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP11 ZVL is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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